Giles and Nick English are the duo behind one of the most idiosyncratic luxury watch brands in the business. A pair of true explorers, the brothers have spent much of their lives adventuring, whether in on motorbikes, in classic cars or historic planes.
They founded Bremont in 2002, intent on pursuing their joint passion for precision engineering and mechanics. The company’s name came care of a kind farmer who helped the brothers stow away from the French authorities following a forced landing in northern France, but the brand is distinctly British in its sensibilities. All Bremont’s certified chronometers are made in a cutting-edge manufacture in the south east of England, a reminder that not all high-end timepieces are Swiss.
The brothers apply this passion for precision to their personal essentials too, seeking out other brands that make enduring, high-quality products. These are a few of their favorites.
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Huntsman Grey Fresco One Button Suit
Image Credit: Huntsman Giles: “We’re both Huntsman Savile Row customers. We met the brand when filming for the first Kingsman movie, and we fell in love with the store and the team. There’s nothing quite so comfortable as a bespoke suit.”
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Orlebar Brown Terry Towelling Polo
Image Credit: Orlebar Brown Nick: “For something casual, I’m a fan of Orlebar Brown’s terry towelling polo shirts. I had shirts like this when I was a child, and when OB started making them I was a fan from day one.”
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Hackett Cotton-Silk V-Neck Jumper
Image Credit: Hackett Giles: “I buy a lot of clothes from Hackett. Their sweaters are a great value and the man himself, Jeremy Hackett, is quite a character.”
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Belstaff Trialmaster Jacket
Image Credit: Belstaff Nick: “My go to jacket is a lightweight Belstaff Trailmaster. I fly with it, bike with it and drove across the US in an old car in it. It looks good and feels great, and it’s always lovely to support another British brand.”
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Aviation Leathercraft ‘Irvin’ Flying Jacket
Image Credit: Aviation Leathercraft Giles: “We both have vintage aviators, mine is the WWII Irvine flying jacket that I had when I was 17 years old, and first learned to fly. Nick has an Aviation Leathercraft jacket he bought 35 years ago. It has been through forced landings, bike accidents and many adventures; it’s practically his second skin!”
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ON ‘Cloudrock’ Waterproof Boots
Image Credit: ON Nick: “I pretty much live in ON Sneakers from Switzerland. I love the build quality and comfort. They are real innovators. I have a pair of Cloudrock in red and I just smile every time I put them on.”
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Bremont ‘Broadsword’ Watch
Image Credit: Bremont Giles: “We would say this, but as watchmakers we both feel truly naked without a Bremont on the wrist.”
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Cubitts ‘Somers’ Sunglasses
Image Credit: Mr. Porter Nick: “Cubitts Somers sunglasses in dark tortoiseshell for me, they’re British-made and the designs are great. Giles wears Persol’s folding ‘Steve McQueen’ frames—he’s something of an icon for us.”
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Persol ‘Steve McQueen’ Foldable Sunglasses
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La Bougie ‘Tuscan Bergamot’ Eau de Parfum
Image Credit: La Bougie Giles: “I’ve never been one for fragrance but I recently found a scent I really like with La Bougie, a little Irish company that hand-makes its scents. It’s called Tuscan Bergamot and it’s a very fresh combination of bergamot, sage and lavender.”
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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy
Image Credit: Amazon Nick: “For skin-care, I use Palmer’s cocoa butter. It works wonders and I have used it for decades – looking 10 years younger!”
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Merkur MK34C Double-Edge Razor
Image Credit: Amazon Giles: “I use an old-fashioned safety razor, and I love the feeling of shaving with a fresh razor. I think if I had a beard my wife would finally give up on me.”
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Bose Noise-Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Image Credit: Amazon Nick: “If you don’t have them, you need the noise cancelling Bluetooth Bose headsets. I have used Bose for years and I just don’t know how I would travel without them.”
